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Planning and strategy

Tips and advice when planning ahead

This section provides tips and advice for business strategy.

05 Dec 2023

BCC warns red tape, rising costs and regulation 'holding back exports'

A survey of nearly 650 UK businesses carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that red tape, rising costs and increasing regulation are holding back exports.

04 Dec 2023

Directors' confidence 'stuck in a rut', IoD finds

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that confidence amongst directors in the UK is 'stuck in a rut'.

01 Dec 2023

Private sector activity falls in November

Private sector activity continued to fall in the three months to November, according to the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) latest Growth Indicator.